Lin Yuelan smiled and nodded, "I can see that Second Miss Xu is a girl who is indifferent to fame and fortune. However, if you don't accept me, I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep or eat well, and I will feel very uncomfortable."

Having said that, Xu Wanyan could only accept the thanks.

The three of them chatted for a few insignificant words, and Lin Yuelan began to look tired.

Seeing this, Xu Wanyan quickly stood up and left.

Lin Yuelan was a little embarrassed. "When I am better, I will spend more time with Miss Xu."

Xu Wanyan expressed her gratitude: "Thank you, Princess. I will come to see you again when I have time."

"good."

Shen Yujiao said a few words to Lin Yuelan, then led Xu Wanyan out.

"Wanyan, the Crown Princess is not feeling well, please don't be offended."

Xu Wanyan shook her head. "How could that be? I never asked for anything in return."

Shen Yujiao smiled, "I know your personality. Grandmother likes you very much. Come visit the Shen family when you have time."

Xu Wanyan smiled and nodded, then said goodbye and left.

After walking out of the gate of the Marquis' Mansion, Xu Wanyan breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, nothing happened.

"Miss, look..."

Following Qiao Yun's voice, Xu Wanyan saw someone walking towards her from a distance.

Xiao Jingming......

Subconsciously, Xu Wanyan wanted to get on the carriage and leave quickly.

"Ms. Xu, please stay."

A clear voice shattered Xu Wanyan's idea of ​​escaping quickly.

She opened the car door, stepped out, and bowed gracefully, "Greetings, His Royal Highness Prince Chen."

Xiao Jingming stared at her for a while, then realized that he was a little abrupt, "Miss Xu, can you please excuse me for a moment?"

Xu Wanyan knew she couldn't refuse, so she nodded.

Arriving at Qingfeng Pavilion, Xu Wanyan recalled the last time she was here, and realized that several months had passed.

"Madam, the veil."

Qiao Yun felt a little resentful in her heart. His Royal Highness Prince Chen invited his young lady so openly without thinking about how difficult it would be for her.

However, it is a matter of respect for one's status and others cannot refuse.

After sitting down, Xiao Jingming watched Xu Wanyan take off her veil and realized that he was a bit abrupt.

"Miss Xu, Qingfeng Pavilion is my property, and I won't let any news leak out."

After hearing this, Xu Wanyan just wanted to laugh in her heart. It was obvious that the shopkeeper was not a person who would be content with his lot.

However, this has little to do with her, so there is no need to say it.

"I wonder what the prince wants to know by inviting me here?"

Xiao Jingming didn't explain and went straight to the point: "Xiao Mengzi told me something, mostly about why you and Miss Xu are not on good terms. But, I'm curious about how you knew that would happen on New Year's Eve?"

Fortunately, Xu Wanyan had already thought of an excuse in advance, so she said directly: "I was attending the palace banquet and accidentally heard others say that my sister and the prince went out."

"No intention?"

It seems that he obviously doesn't believe it.

Xu Wanyan explained sincerely, "Yes, I also found out by accident."

"If that's the case, why did you save your sister? If it weren't for us that day, your sister would be a member of the Eastern Palace now."

Xu Wanyan felt even more aggrieved. "You don't understand my sister's character. She is not someone who covets fame and wealth. Besides, she has a lover, and Chunshang is about to get engaged."

Xiao Jingming smiled. If he didn't know that the two sisters were not on good terms with each other, he would have believed it.

Xu Wanyan looked at him innocently and continued to explain: "What this servant said is true. My sister doesn't want to have anything to do with the prince. She only has Master Lu in her heart."

Xiao Jingming had nothing to say. He had also heard about this.

To be honest, when he learned that Xu Wanqing and Lu Mingxuan were having an affair, he felt relieved. That kind of woman finally didn't have to enter his Prince Chen's Mansion.

However, when Xiao Jingming looked at the person in front of him, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart, always feeling that something was wrong.

"Your Highness, do you have anything else to ask? If not, I will be leaving."

As he said this, he was about to stand up.

Xiao Jingming watched her actions with a deep gaze, "Then do you know why the prince...chose your sister?"

Xu Wanyan looked bewildered and shook her head, saying, "I have no idea about this. I guess it's because my sister is so beautiful that the prince favors her."

Xiao Jingming smiled. This girl was very careful with her words.

However, based on his understanding of Xiao Muchan, he was not a man who indulged in women.

Now, not only did he poison the Crown Princess, he also planned to get Xu Wanqing into the palace. This meant that Xu Wanqing must have some secrets that they didn't know about.

Thinking of this, Xiao Jingming took a deep breath, looked at Xu Wanyan and said slowly: "Miss Xu, how about we make a deal?"

Xu Wanyan's heart sank to the bottom. A dignified prince wanted to make a deal with a powerless woman like her. Could she refuse?

It's simply too much to ask.

"Your Highness, please tell me. I've never left the house, and to be honest, I don't really understand what a deal is."

Seeing her embarrassed expression, Xiao Jingming did not flinch at all, but instead found it adorable.

"Don't worry, it's not difficult."

"Then, then Your Majesty, please tell me."

The reluctance on his face was not concealed at all.

"This prince would like to ask Miss Xu to help find out if there is anything special about Miss Xu, or if there is any... treasure on her?"

Xu Wanyan gasped. He could actually guess it.

Xu Wanyan's expression fell into Xiao Jingming's eyes exactly. It seemed that this girl was not the little white rabbit she seemed.

Yes, what she said so far is true.

But, I wasn't angry at all, I even thought it was cute.

Xiao Jingming felt like he was a little crazy.

"Your Majesty, this...isn't it too difficult?"

Although she knew, she couldn't tell anyone.

Xiao Jingming shook his head, his thin lips raised slightly, "Second Miss Xu and First Miss Xu live under the same roof, so it will always be much easier to investigate."

Xu Wanyan's eyes rolled around, and she suddenly felt that this was a good idea.

If Xiao Jingming were to investigate personally, he might be able to find out. But what if he had any bad intentions then?

It’s better to check it yourself, and then make up a reason to fool him.

Thinking of this, Xu Wanyan felt that it was feasible.

"Your Highness, I agree to this, but what about the other side of the deal?"

She can't just work without getting paid.

"What do you want?"

Xiao Jingming was surprised again that she actually took the initiative to propose conditions.

Xu Wanyan shook her head. The incident happened suddenly and she couldn't think of it for a moment.

"How about this, after this is done, I will agree to one condition of yours."

"Do you keep your word?"

Xiao Jingming nodded helplessly, "When the king speaks, he will naturally keep his word. His words are as good as gold."

"Okay, deal."

After saying that, Xu Wanyan bowed, didn't want to say anything more, and stood up to leave.

With this sentence, what is she afraid of?

Xiao Jingming looked at her back, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised.